Bibliostat/Statistics Training (Online)Description: The web session will focus on the process for gathering the statistics, the definition of the items, and what happens after the State Library gathers them. There will be a brief discussion and demonstration of the federal sites comparative statistics features, and suggestions about how to best present statistics.Trainer: Michael Golrick, State Data CoordinatorMaximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participantDates/Times: • March 11, Friday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• March 29, Tuesday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am*Special Note: Instructions to join webinar will be sent with confirmation.

E-government: Family Resources (Online)Description: This webinar will help you to assist your patrons with identifying online resources that are beneficial to the growth, development and well being of children and young families. Topics covered in this session are:• Applying for Food Stamps & WIC assistance• Information on Housing• Applying for Child Support• Obtaining medical assistance • Academic testing LEAP/ACT/GED/SAT• Locating FAFSA & Applying for TOPS• How to acquire a free mobile phone/computer• Filing and paying state taxes onlineTrainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana SectionMaximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participantDate/Time: March 15, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:30am*Special Note: Instructions to join the webinar will be sent with confirmation.

E-government: Louisiana Law (Online)Description: This session will help you assist your patrons with routine legal inquiries such as researching LA Revised Statutes, locating a notary, applying for a marriage license, and obtaining birth and death certificates.Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana SectionMaximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participant Date/Time: April 5, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:30am*Special Note: Instructions to join the webinar will be sent with confirmation.

E-government: Special Services (Online)Description: This session is designed to aid patrons in utilizing online resources that are most relevant to adulthood and beyond. Topics covered in this session include: • Applying for Selective Service• Government Grants• Obtaining assistance with utilities• Applying for disability assistance• Applying for VA benefits• Applying for Medicare and Medicaid• Social Security benefits & acquiring social security cards• Locating services for the hearing impairedTrainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana Section Maximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participantDate/Time: May 3, Tuesday, 9:00am-10:30am *Special Note: Instructions to join the webinar will be sent with confirmation.

E-government: Working in Louisiana (Online)Description: In this ever changing economic climate, our patrons depend on us to help them find jobs and get the assistance they need. Topics covered in this session include:• Louisiana Jobs and Career Center (LAJaCC)• Skills assessment• Effective job searches• Resume writing• The unemployment process Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana SectionMaximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participantDate/Time: May 24, Tuesday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am *Special Note: Instructions to join the webinar will be sent with confirmation.

Genealogy (Online)Description: The Internet has become an indispensible resource for researching family history with millions of records being added each year. In this session participants will tour and learn how to search Internet sites that will help your patrons with their research. Trainer: Charlene Bonnette, Louisiana SectionMaximum Class Size: 10-20 Cost: $15.00 per participantDates/Times:• March 10, Thursday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• April 26, Tuesday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am*Special Note: Instructions to join the webinar will be sent with confirmation.

Interlibrary Loan Workshop Description: This hands-on ILL session will address LoanSHARK issues beyond the basics, including what to do with items in the not received, recalled, unfilled, conditional, retry, expired, cancelled and lost status. This is the perfect session for those libraries needing to “clean up” in LoanSHARK. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences with the group.Trainer: Kytara Gaudin, Access ServicesMaximum Class Size: 9-12Cost: $25.00 per participantLocations:• April 6, Wednesday, Rapides Parish Library, Westside, 9:00am-4:00pm• April 13, Wednesday, St. Charles Parish Library, East Regional, 9:00am-4:00pm

Staff Day 2011Description: This event will combine various training and user group sessions with the opportunity for staffs across Louisiana to network, share, and learn. Note that the purpose is to bring together front-line staff in reference, ILL, technical services, and computer services. New this year will be several sessions for public library staff working with teens and children.Cost: $25.00 per participantLocation: February 9, Wednesday - West Baton Rouge Conference Center in Port Allen February 22, Tuesday - South Regional Branch in Lafayette February 24, Thursday - Lincoln Parish Library in RustonTime: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Supervision and Management (LSSCP)Description: This is part of the ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification Program. This course will focus on supervision and management themes including personnel employment laws, staff development planning, policies and procedures, short and long-range planning, managing interpersonal relationships, staff evaluation, basic marketing concepts, budgeting and team building. There will be assignments and opportunities for interaction both in person and online.Trainers: Diane Brown, Jerome Cummings, and Michael GolrickCost: $200 per participant for Louisiana public libraries Locations:*Special Note: This is an 18-hour course spread over six weeks. All classes are on Thursdays except the first one. The first and last classes will be held classroom style at the Lincoln Parish Library. The 4 interim classes will be weekly webinars.• April 1, Friday, Lincoln Parish Library, 9:00am-4:00pm• April 7, Thursday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• April 14, Thursday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• April 21, Thursday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• April 28, Thursday, Online, 9:00am-10:30am• May 5, Thursday, Lincoln Parish Library, 9:00am-4:00pm